Advantage, of a sort Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 23, 1997 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 23, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 23, 1997 · 15-Across · 9 letters
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the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race); "with an hour's start he will be hard to catch"
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